Dates

10 – 16 July and 24 – 30 July 2027

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Per person

US$4,350

Group

5 guests in 1 vehicle

Journey from Arusha to witness one of nature's most powerful events: the Great Migration's crossing of the Mara River in Northern Serengeti. Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope complete an 800km march from Ndutu to the Mara, where they face their greatest survival test — leaping into crocodile-filled waters while lions, cheetahs, and hyenas watch from the banks. Wild, unpredictable, and unforgettable.

Arusha • Tarangire • Ngorongoro • Central & Northern Serengeti

Day by day

Day 1

Step into Africa: Arusha, the Safari Gateway of Northern Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transfer 40–45 minutes to Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge, a restored century-old farmhouse at the foothills of Mount Meru. A long-standing Miguu favourite.

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge — 1 night, Half Board

Day 2

From Arusha to Tanzania’s “Elephants Paradise” - Tarangire, Then to Karatu

Drive (~3 hrs) to Tarangire National Park for a game drive among its iconic baobabs and Tanzania's largest elephant population, then continue to the colorful town of Karatu for the evening.

Maasailand Coffee Lodge, Karatu — 1 night, Full Board

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater Descent, Drive into the "Endless Plain", the Heart of the Serengeti

A 40-minute drive to Ngorongoro and a stunning 1 hour drive to the crater floor followed by a 3–4 hour game drive — Ngorongoro is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has Africa's highest density of predators, with a chance of spotting black rhinos — followed by a picnic lunch and the scenic drive (4–5 hrs) on to Central Serengeti.

Serengeti Katikati Tented Camp, Central Serengeti — 1 night, Full Board

Day 4

Central Serengeti to Kogatende, North Serengeti

A 6-hour extended safari drive north, with game viewing stops and a bush lunch, through less-travelled parts of Serengeti, arriving for sundowners. Expect to see tens of thousands of wildebeest and zebra as they prepare to cross the Mara River.

Mara Katikati Tented Camp, Northern Serengeti — 3 nights, Full Board

Days 5–6

Exploring the North – the Crossing of the Mara River

Full days of morning and afternoon game drives focused on the iconic Mara River Crossings, amid high concentrations of lions, crocodiles, hippos, and herbivores. Prepare to be amazed, but be patient. Wildlife is fickle.

Mara Katikati Tented Camp, Northern Serengeti — Full Board

Day 7

Goodbye for Now, Serengeti – Your Flight Home

A short flight from Kogatende to Arusha, then lunch and browsing for arts and crafts at the Cultural Heritage Centre before the drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight. You may decide to spend an optional night in Arusha before flying home.

Your camps

Ngare Sero Mountain LodgeMaasailand Coffee LodgeSerengeti Katikati Tented CampMara Katikati Tented Camp

What's included

All accommodations as listed above
Domestic flights as indicated above
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Airport transfers
Safari drives in a 4x4 vehicle
Meals as per itinerary (Full Board or Bed & Breakfast)
Park fees and taxes
Great photography, IG moments and Joy!

eVisa fees ($50/person)
Optional activities (see below)
Tips & gratuities
Personal shopping expenses
International flights

Optional add-ons

Extra night in Arusha on arrival for a soft landing, with time to visit the Serval Wildlife Center
Serval Wildlife Lodge, Arusha — pet and feed giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, white lions and serval cats, $120/person + $150/vehicle transfer + cost of lunch in Serval
Private videographer for the group — $1,200
Hot Air Balloon Safari & Champagne Brunch — $600/person
Exotic Zanzibar extension (min. 3 nights recommended)

What to expect

Expect incredible wildlife sightings — elephants, cheetah, crocodiles, hippos, lions, leopards, wildebeest, and zebra — with high predator activity and rich behavioral moments. The Mara River Crossings are the trip's iconic highlight.
Photography conditions are excellent: lush landscapes, dramatic skies, and brilliant sunrises/sunsets.
Days are warm (around 28°C), with mornings and evenings cooler (13–19°C, coldest in Ngorongoro), and occasional short rains.
Early mornings and long drives are part of the rhythm — dawn and dusk offer the best game viewing.
Dust is a fact of safari life, so bring a face mask and camera protection.

Payment terms

10% upon confirmation; 10% 60 days after confirmation; 40% 90 days before the safari; 40% 30 days before the safari. Bank details are provided on confirmation.